{"id":18195,"date":"2017-09-27T06:00:46","date_gmt":"2017-09-27T13:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/?p=18195"},"modified":"2025-08-21T11:49:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T18:49:50","slug":"zimbabwe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/zimbabwe\/","title":{"rendered":"5 EXPERIENCES YOU NEED TO HAVE IN ZIMBABWE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Republic of Zimbabwe is situated in the Southern part of the African continent and is bordered by South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, and Mozambique. Formerly known as Southern Rhodesia &#8211; after British businessman and imperialist Cecil Rhodes &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.everyculture.com\/To-Z\/Zimbabwe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zimbabwe<\/a>&nbsp;has over 13 million residents, 16 official languages, and a largely diverse culture.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18210\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-culture.jpg\" alt=\"5 Experiences You Need to Have in Zimbabwe\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-culture.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-culture-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-culture-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-culture-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-culture-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/getaways.wearetravelgirls.com\/malawi-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66542\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/malawi-safari.jpg\" alt=\"Malawi Safari\" width=\"2250\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/malawi-safari.jpg 2250w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/malawi-safari-780x260.jpg 780w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/malawi-safari-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/malawi-safari-2048x683.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/malawi-safari-150x50.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2250px) 100vw, 2250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With its collection of plateaus, mountain ranges, plains, the raging Victoria Falls, and the majestic Zambezi river, it is of no surprise that Zimbabwe is home to a huge array of flora and fauna. Aside from the \u201cBig Five\u201d \u2013 lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo \u2013 visitors to Zimbabwe should be on the lookout for hippos, giraffes, and over 685 species of birds.<\/p>\n<p>Though often playing second fiddle to neighbouring South Africa, Zimbabwe is a dream destination for anyone seeking both wildlife and adventure.&nbsp;Here are five things you should experience at least once in your life, and you can do them all in Zimbabwe!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18211\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-cliff.jpg\" alt=\"5 Experiences You Need to Have in Zimbabwe\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-cliff.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-cliff-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-cliff-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-cliff-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-cliff-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>GO ON A SUNSET CRUISE ON THE ZAMBEZI RIVER<\/h3>\n<p>At over 2,500 kilometres long, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.victoriafalls-guide.net\/zambezi-river.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zambezi River<\/a> <span id=\"yiv9870884736yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505398269095_448476\">is the fourth longest river in Africa (after the Niger, Nile and Congo). It flows through six different countries and boasts a collection of massive waterfalls which run along it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18205\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-boat.jpg\" alt=\"5 Experiences You Need to Have in Zimbabwe\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-boat.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-boat-774x581.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-boat-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-boat-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-boat-1080x810.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Arguably the best way to truly experience the magnificent Zambezi is via a relaxing sunset river cruise. Hop aboard a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.raikane.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ra-Ikane cruising boat<\/a>, where you\u2019ll find some informative reading material on the history behind the Zambezi and its many inhabitants. There\u2019s also a fully-stocked bar, so you\u2019ll be able to have a stare-down with a nearby croc or see a herd of hippos playing around, all with a cocktail in hand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18208\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-hippo.jpg\" alt=\"5 Experiences You Need to Have in Zimbabwe\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-hippo.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-hippo-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-hippo-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-hippo-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-hippo-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Though breakfast and lunchtime cruises are also available, the sundowner is really the one you shouldn\u2019t miss. Being able to see the sun as it makes its way down and releases a palette of colours in the vast African sky makes this experience truly one-of-a-kind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18209\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-crocodile.jpg\" alt=\"5 Experiences You Need to Have in Zimbabwe\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-crocodile.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-crocodile-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-crocodile-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-crocodile-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-crocodile-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>TAKE A TRIP ON THE \u201cFLIGHT OF ANGELS\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>British explorer and missionary David Livingstone once described the area surrounding the Victoria Falls as \u201ca sight so wonderful that angels must have gazed down on it in flight.\u201d Curious to know what that might have looked like?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18197\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-helicopter.jpg\" alt=\"5 Experiences You Need to Have in Zimbabwe\" width=\"1950\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-helicopter.jpg 1950w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-helicopter-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-helicopter-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-helicopter-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-helicopter-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1950px) 100vw, 1950px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Jump on the \u201cFlight of Angels\u201d, which is organised by the Zambezi Helicopter Company. Aside from getting a beautiful aerial view of the Victoria Falls, you\u2019ll appreciate the mightiness of the Zambezi River and how it branches out across valleys and countries. Remember to keep your eyes peeled! You may spot herds of animals running through the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.victoriafalls-guide.net\/zambezi-national-park-zimbabwe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zambezi National Park.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18198\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-helicopter-view-waterfall.jpg\" alt=\"5 Experiences You Need to Have in Zimbabwe\" width=\"1700\" height=\"1134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-helicopter-view-waterfall.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-helicopter-view-waterfall-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-helicopter-view-waterfall-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-helicopter-view-waterfall-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-helicopter-view-waterfall-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>SPEND THE NIGHT AT ZIMBABWE\u2019S OLDEST LUXURY HOTEL<\/h3>\n<p>Built by the British as a home for workers of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalsecurity.org\/military\/world\/europe\/uk-cape-to-cairo-railway.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cape-to-Cairo route<\/a>&nbsp;in 1904, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.victoriafallshotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Victoria Falls Hotel<\/a> is a 5-star luxury establishment with 161 rooms and suites. This Edwardian-style hotel, with its private courtyards and massive white pillars, stands today as a reminder of an elegant and historic era.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18201\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-victoria-falls-hotel.jpg\" alt=\"5 Experiences You Need to Have in Zimbabwe\" width=\"1700\" height=\"1133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-victoria-falls-hotel.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-victoria-falls-hotel-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-victoria-falls-hotel-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-victoria-falls-hotel-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-victoria-falls-hotel-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Guests can use a private footpath to get to the falls, and it is indeed this proximity that brings visitors the world over to this remarkable location. If you aren\u2019t able to stay for the night, come by for High Tea on the terrace which features manicured lawns, and of course, a panoramic view of the Victoria Falls Bridge.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18214\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-victoria-falls-room.jpg\" alt=\"5 Experiences You Need to Have in Zimbabwe\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-victoria-falls-room.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-victoria-falls-room-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-victoria-falls-room-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-victoria-falls-room-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-victoria-falls-room-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH ONE OF THE SEVEN NATURAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD<\/h3>\n<p>Mosi-oa-Tunya is the local name for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/place\/Victoria-Falls-waterfall-Zambia-Zimbabwe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Victoria Falls waterfall<\/a> and means \u201cthe smoke which thunders\u201d. Twice as wide and deep as the Niagara Falls, the Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall in the world and is also one of our Seven Natural Wonders. Characterised by the mist that acts as a curtain over the cascading waters, the falls are within a national park that has many trails which visitors can walk along.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18207\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-falls.jpg\" alt=\"5 Experiences You Need to Have in Zimbabwe\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-falls.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-falls-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-falls-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-falls-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-falls-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>BUNGEE JUMP OFF THE VICTORIA FALLS BRIDGE<\/h3>\n<p>In for an adrenaline rush with a view that can\u2019t be beat? The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suninternational.com\/stories\/travel\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-victoria-falls-bridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Victoria Falls Bridge<\/a>&nbsp;stands at the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. The crew at <a href=\"http:\/\/shearwaterbungee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shearwater Bungee<\/a> have taken over a section of the bridge where they welcome adventure junkies who dare to make the 111 metre (364 feet) leap off the bridge and over the Zambezi River as it flows into the Batoka Gorge below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18203\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-bungee-jump.jpg\" alt=\"5 Experiences You Need to Have in Zimbabwe\" width=\"1700\" height=\"1134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-bungee-jump.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-bungee-jump-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-bungee-jump-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-bungee-jump-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-bungee-jump-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The iconic Victoria Falls will act as your backdrop as you experience four full seconds of freefall before the bungee cord recoils and you\u2019re able to get a whole different view of the raging rapids below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18206\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-bungee.jpg\" alt=\"5 Experiences You Need to Have in Zimbabwe\" width=\"797\" height=\"937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-bungee.jpg 675w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-bungee-120x141.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-bungee-500x587.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Taking the plunge is definitely not for the fainthearted, but it is an exciting and unique experience for any thrill-seeker. The Shearwater team also provides all jumpers with a GoPro camera to document every scream and expression of absolute fear. Don\u2019t forget to bring your passport with you as it\u2019s a requirement to get on the bridge.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18212\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-helicopter-view.jpg\" alt=\"5 Experiences You Need to Have in Zimbabwe\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-helicopter-view.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-helicopter-view-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-helicopter-view-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-helicopter-view-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-helicopter-view-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From romantic cruises under a rose-coloured sky to a death-defying leap with a world wonder right behind you, if Zimbabwe wasn\u2019t on your must-visit list before, I\u2019m sure it is now.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18200\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-victoria-falls-bridge.jpg\" alt=\"5 Experiences You Need to Have in Zimbabwe\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-victoria-falls-bridge.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-victoria-falls-bridge-774x1377.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-victoria-falls-bridge-120x213.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/zimbabwe-victoria-falls-bridge-500x890.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Have you visited Zimbabwe? Please share your experience with our readers in the comments below. Read Next &gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/africa-adventure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Quick Guide For Your First Africa Adventure&nbsp;<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>By <em>We Are Travel Girls<\/em> Contributor Ina Yulo of OffSheGoes.net<br \/>\nConnect with Ina on <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/inayulo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18504\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/5-EXPERIENCES-YOU-CANNOT-MISS-IN-ZIMBABWE.jpg\" alt=\"5 EXPERIENCES YOU CANNOT MISS IN ZIMBABWE\" width=\"827\" height=\"1241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/5-EXPERIENCES-YOU-CANNOT-MISS-IN-ZIMBABWE.jpg 650w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/5-EXPERIENCES-YOU-CANNOT-MISS-IN-ZIMBABWE-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/5-EXPERIENCES-YOU-CANNOT-MISS-IN-ZIMBABWE-500x750.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Republic of Zimbabwe is situated in the Southern part of the African continent and is bordered by South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, and Mozambique. 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